Financial Analyst I - Scholarships

Lubbock Financial Analyst I - Scholarships 36537BR Student Financial Aid Position Description Performs central accounting and financial analysis functions according to established procedures.
About the University Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution.
Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students.
As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.
The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce.
It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land.
With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.
Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities.
Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
Major/Essential Functions Oversee and complete processes related to external scholarships, including but not limited to daily deposits, daily reconciliation, scanning, indexing, external scholarship form set up, review and approval, wire transfers, etc.
Provide knowledgeable and professional guidance to students, parents, high school counselors, Financial Aid staff, etc.
as needed.
Attend in-office meetings, special events, orientation/Presentations, etc.
Adhere to University Policy, Federal and State Regulations, to include FERPA.
Represent the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office by interacting with students, parents, high school counselors and other entities at local and university events.
Utilize systems (i.
e.
, Salesforce, Dynamic Forms, STS, federal systems, etc.
) to set up new scholarship fund codes, assist with scholarship team emails, award and/or adjust scholarship offers.
etc.
Complete transfers to and from TTUHSC for student dually enrolled, or for checks sent to TTU for students enrolled at both institutions.
Set up new scholarship fund codes for all new endowment and current use agreements established by IA and university colleges and departments for awarding purposes.
Maintain existing scholarship fund codes in STS and Banner.
Update as necessary to ensure coding is correct and accurate for reporting purposes.
Customer service duties - answer phones, assist walk-ins to scholarship office, email communications with parents, students, donors and campus partners, college and departments.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR combination of education and experience to equal 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications General accounting principles and practices Written and oral communication skills Microsoft Office experience Ability to work in a team environment Experience with TTU systems - Banner, Scholarship Tracking System, Xtender, Cognos General knowledge of Student Financial Aid.
Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Special Instructions to Applicants Must be able to access all federal and state financial aid system websites in order to perform the essential functions of this position.
Must not be in default on student loans, which will prevent access to these systems (NSLDS, COD, etc.
).
Required Attachments Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV Job Type Full Time Pay Basis Hourly Minimum Hire Rate 19.
97 Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.
depts.
ttu.
edu/hr/payplan.
Travel Required Up to 25% Shift Day Schedule Details M-F / 8-5 Grant Funded? No Job Group Business Professionals EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.